The notion of Beloved Community struck the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King early in his work in the civil rights movement and continued to expand over time.  It is very…

In many ways we have “dumbed down” the importance and power of Christian Baptism. We have, all too often, turned it into a cultural rite of passage. Something to get…

Happy 4th Sunday of Advent!      During the four weeks of our advent journey, we have looked to the gospel of Matthew as our guide.  Matthew has helped us…

This week we are experiencing how joy is present in Advent. I encourage you to read this entry from Gretchen Thomas that is in our Advent Devotional from this week.…

Suzanne and I have been co-teaching the Covenant Study Class this fall. This study has focused on looking at how the theme of “covenant” exists throughout the Old and New…

We have made it through another time change!  I am always amazed at how one hour makes such a difference to us and our routines, and the passion that people…

This year, as we move through Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls, I am thinking of those who have lost beloved ones since this time last year. I also want…